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Hearing Qin Fang's response, Xiaolajiao unexpectedly let out a soft sigh of relief, as if a pressing question in her heart had received a very satisfactory answer.

As someone who loves horses and is an equestrian enthusiast, Xiaolajiao considered her own riding skills to be quite high.

But in her eyes, Qin Fang's riding skill was absolutely terrible…

And yet, in the competition just now, she had lost miserably—this despite Qin Fang switching to an inferior horse. The result dealt a nearly devastating blow to her confidence.

Now that she knew Qin Fang hadn't won because of his skills but rather because of the horse's quality… it made her feel much better inside, as if only this explanation was the most reasonable one.

Of course, the outcome was already set in stone—she had, in fact, lost!

Xiaolajiao sighed in relief, while Qin Fang, leaning casually nearby, naturally noticed. He found it a bit strange and couldn't help but glance at her.

However, the moment he looked over, their gazes unexpectedly met, catching both of them slightly off guard. Neither of them had anticipated this.

Qin Fang, on the other hand, seemed unfazed, wearing a faint smile that made him appear rather amicable.

But it was a different story for Xiaolajiao. She seemed to suddenly think of something, and a flash of shyness flickered in her eyes. Her fair face turned a deep shade of crimson.

"Don't worry, I won't go back on my word… tell me, when do you want to start?"

Summoning her courage, Xiaolajiao spat out these words. Although she tried to appear as normal as possible, her flushed face betrayed what was truly on her mind at that moment.

Apparently, she misunderstood the meaning of Qin Fang's smile, assuming he was reminding her to honor the wager and fulfill her prior commitment.

Xiaolajiao really was unique. Despite the multitude of thoughts swirling in her mind as she stared at Qin Fang's seemingly amused smile, she gritted her teeth and declared her intentions.

"Err…"

Qin Fang was stunned. Clearly, he hadn't expected Xiaolajiao to say something so bold, leaving him momentarily dumbfounded.

This statement sounded as though Qin Fang was pressuring Xiaolajiao to repay a debt, while Xiaolajiao looked as pitiful as if she had no choice but to accept this fact—making Qin Fang feel utterly speechless.

"Younger Brother Qin…"

"Qin Fang…"

Before Qin Fang could respond, a few of the "temporary referees" standing nearby couldn't hold back anymore. Practically at the same time, they opened their mouths to speak to him.

Compared to Xiaolajiao's straightforward admission of defeat, the expressions on Qu Yuancheng and the Four Young Masters turned rather peculiar—or rather, quite sour.

Xiaolajiao had indeed lost, but fulfilling the wager now posed a major issue.

After all, Xiaolajiao was the fourth Miss of the Hu Family. If she were really to spend a month sharing Qin Fang's bed, the disgrace wouldn't just fall on her—it would taint the Hu Family, and even tarnish the reputation of the entire Ten Great Families…

As participants in this affair, these young masters would also get caught in the fallout and face serious consequences with no chance of emerging unscathed.

Let alone the fact that four out of the five were suitors of Xiaolajiao. Watching the goddess they pursued being "taken away" by Qin Fang, even to the extent of her agreeing to share his bed for a month, was a slap in the face that stung too fiercely.

Before the competition, they might have applauded Qin Fang for his fair play in switching horses. But now? They were united in their outrage, itching to gang up on him and tear him to pieces to vent their anger.

No one wanted to wear a green hat (an idiom for being cuckolded), especially these young masters from elite families who couldn't afford this level of embarrassment.

Qu Yuancheng was only slightly better off, mainly because he wasn't one of Xiaolajiao's suitors. But even he wasn't entirely spared from the complications.

The issue was, Qin Fang happened to be his cousin. If any romantic entanglement occurred between Qin Fang and Xiaolajiao, it would stir up a huge mess.

If Qin Fang were still single and had formally acknowledged the Qu Family, perhaps this incident could evolve into a marriage alliance, which would greatly benefit the Qu Family.

But the complication was, Qin Fang already had a fiancée, and her family was just as influential as the Hu Family. On top of that, Qin Fang and his fiancée shared genuine feelings for each other, leaving no room for sabotage.

Not to mention Qin Fang held no loyalty to the Qu Family. In fact, Qu Yuancheng could faintly sense Qin Fang's latent hostility toward them…

This made the current wager an even greater obstacle.

If Qin Fang were to stand against the Qu Family in the future, whether or not he ended up with Xiaolajiao, the situation would inevitably strain relations between the Qu Family and Hu Family—something highly disadvantageous.

So naturally, Qu Yuancheng was not pleased with allowing this wager to stand.

"I was just joking around; no need to take it seriously…"

Qin Fang, of course, was well aware of their concerns and fully understood them.

Though Xiaolajiao was undeniably a first-class beauty, the idea of her warming his bed didn't particularly excite him.

Qin Fang already had no shortage of women in his life. This time, with Tang Feifei tagging along, he definitely couldn't let matters get out of hand.

Joking about it was fine, but genuinely having Xiaolajiao follow through? Definitely not.

Not only would Tang Feifei object, Qin Fang himself wouldn't allow it.

So before these young masters even had the chance to intervene, Qin Fang had already taken the initiative to reject Xiaolajiao's show of willingness to fulfill the wager, effectively nullifying it entirely.

"Phew~~"

Hearing Qin Fang's words, the five young masters discreetly exhaled in relief. Their impression of Qin Fang instantly soared to unprecedented heights.

At this moment, Qin Fang seemed like a lucky charm in their eyes, bringing them unparalleled joy and comfort.

"No way!"

But just as they were about to fully breathe freely, Xiaolajiao suddenly exploded, roaring as she rejected Qin Fang's proposition.

"Jiajia… stop acting ridiculous!"

"Exactly, Jiajia! This isn't the time for tantrums…"

Qu Yuancheng and the others immediately turned anxious. They rushed over to talk her out of this bizarre idea, each taking a turn to coax her.

Meanwhile, Qin Fang seemed oddly relaxed. He prepared to turn his horse around and ride off to pass the time.

"I'll handle my own business! It has nothing to do with you—step aside…"

Xiaolajiao's fiery temper hadn't diminished in the least. Even when facing a group of men, she didn't hesitate to hurl sharp words at them, treating them as insignificant.

After scolding them harshly, she turned toward the retreating Qin Fang and shouted, "I lost, fair and square! I always honor my wagers. So what if I have to spend a month with you? I'm going all in… no one can stop me!"

Damn, Xiaolajiao's fierce personality was no joke. She managed to say something so audacious with such unshakable conviction—it was quite impressive.

Qin Fang had barely managed to steer his horse a few steps away when her angry shout stopped him in his tracks. Catching her words, he nearly tumbled off his horse in shock…

Luckily, Qin Fang's proficiency in riding skills was top-notch. Though startled, he pulled off an intricate maneuver, swinging his body like a swimming dragon beneath the horse's belly before swiftly returning to the saddle.

At this moment, Qin Fang couldn't help but feel the truth in a saying: "A woman's heart is as deep and unpredictable as the ocean." He simply couldn't fathom it.

Clearly, Xiaolajiao hadn't been eager to honor the wager in the first place. Out of face-saving pride, she reluctantly agreed despite undoubtedly devising ways to avoid it.

But when Qin Fang proactively relinquished such rights, her shock quickly turned to a subtle yet undeniable sense of loss.

Women were indeed puzzling creatures. Qin Fang had already dropped the matter, sparing her from such a compromising situation—a reason to celebrate, really.

Yet, when the moment came, Xiaolajiao herself objected, clinging to the wager… as if she genuinely wanted to follow through.

"Did a donkey kick her in the head?"

Qin Fang, utterly dumbfounded, couldn't help but let this thought emerge. Xiaolajiao's erratic behavior was truly beyond comprehension.

If it weren't evident that Xiaolajiao was still pure and untainted, Qin Fang might have suspected her to be some scandalously promiscuous socialite.

But the truth was, she hadn't even so much as kissed anybody before. For a girl like that to boldly announce her readiness to spend a month with him? It was beyond outrageous.

"Hmph, you jerk… what, am I not beautiful enough? Is my figure lacking? How could you possibly reject such a good deal? You must've been kicked in the head by a donkey…"

Unbeknownst to Qin Fang, while he was wondering if Xiaolajiao's head was kicked by a donkey, she was thinking the same about him—except the target of her frustration was him.

By now, in Xiaolajiao's eyes, Qin Fang was practically on par with an idiot! (To be continued. If you're enjoying this work, please visit Qidian.com to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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